Chapter 21

Watching Zhou Yi approach her from behind without any change in his expression, Qin Gelei immediately turned around, on guard, and looked at Zhou Yi warily.

"What do you want to do?"

"I just want to help, nothing else!" Zhou Yi reached out and touched the violin. Gelei's arm, his fingers tracing the elegant curve, then quietly grasped her hands.

The moment their palms touched, Qin Gelei felt a burning sensation, and she instinctively tried to pull back, but Zhou Yi held her firmly, leaving her unable to move. At the same time, she heard Zhou Yi's low whisper in her ear.

"This is just a lesson, don't be afraid, follow me slowly..." Zhou Yi's voice was deep and seductive, and the proximity of his voice made Qin Gelei both shrink back and feel a surge of desire. She wanted to control herself and break free from Zhou Yi's grip, but her resistance was so weak that she could hardly feel it herself.

So she could only be manipulated by Zhou Yi, their fingers intertwined, working together while engaging in intimate communication.

One by one, the dumplings took shape in their hands, and this success in the kitchen gradually made Qin Gelei give up her resistance, while ignoring the intense heat behind her and the increasingly inappropriate actions.

At this point, Zhou Yi's hands were no longer limited to Qin Gelei's hands but slowly moved up her arms, exploring other areas, caressing them.

The rough palms, carrying a seductive warmth, made Qin Gelei feel as if she were being electrocuted. Under this strange sensation, her body softened, and she slowly leaned into Zhou Yi's embrace. Zhou Yi, of course, wouldn't miss this opportunity.

Qin Gelei rarely let her guard down like this.

Taking advantage of this, Zhou Yi leaned down and made a move beyond just holding hands. This immediately made Qin Gelei's face turn red, and she struggled to break free from Zhou Yi's hold, but Zhou Yi clearly wouldn't give her that chance.

He firmly held onto her wriggling body, pushing his luck further.

This was like throwing a spark into a barrel of oil. Qin Gelei was stunned for a moment, then began to struggle fiercely, trying to escape Zhou Yi's control. To achieve this, she even used her telekinetic powers.

In this situation, Zhou Yi had no choice but to let go and step back a few steps.

Qin Gelei leaned on the table, took a deep breath, and glared at Zhou Yi with anger. "You, you're too much!"

"Am I?" Zhou Yi scratched his face, seeing Qin Gelei's angry expression, and quickly raised his hands. "Okay, I apologize, I was wrong. I just couldn't help myself, you know."

"Couldn't help yourself? Is that an excuse for what you did?" Qin Gelei retorted harshly, then glanced at the messy kitchen. "You finish the rest yourself."

With that, she stormed out of the kitchen. Zhou Yi could only sigh and get to work, looking at the mess and Qin Gelei's departing figure.

Without the intention to tease, his speed was incredibly fast, as he used both his hands and telekinetic powers to speed up the process. Whether it was the beef dumplings being pan-fried over a low flame, the shrimp dumplings being steamed in a bamboo steamer, or the sea bass dumplings being simmered in chicken broth, everything was nearing completion.

If Ororo and the others saw this, they would definitely know Zhou Yi's ulterior motives, but Zhou Yi didn't have the time to hide it now. After all, the situation had gotten out of hand, and if it escalated, he wouldn't be able to explain it to Ororo.

He quickly finished his work, then used his weakened super-vision to check on Xiarisi and the others. They were clearly having a good time and hadn't noticed anything was amiss. Qin Gelei was sitting alone in a garden chair, covering her face, lost in thought.

Seeing this, Zhou Yi walked to the bar, poured two glasses of rum, and brought one to Qin Gelei.

"I'm sorry, Qin. I went too far this time." Zhou Yi raised his glass. "I didn't realize you found it so hard to accept me."

Qin silently picked up the glass and drank it in one go. After a while, she spoke.

"No, it's not your fault. It's mine. I let myself go too much."

Without giving Zhou Yi a chance to speak, she continued.

"Our relationship isn't as pure as yours with Ororo. Rationally, I should keep my distance from you. It would be good for both me and Ororo, but sometimes I can't control myself."

"It's like there's another me inside, always telling me to possess you, possess you... I can't control her, and you, you always take advantage of my weakness. Now, I've realized, I need to control her, I can't let this go on!"

"I can't betray Scott, I can't betray Ororo. I can't do this, I can't."

"Why can't you!" Zhou Yi suddenly turned the chair, making Qin Gelei face him.

"You've said so much, what are you trying to express? Your guilt, your resolve, or do you want to become a morally superior nun?"

"Qin Gelei, we are human, not monsters devoid of all desires. You have feelings for me, and I have feelings for you, that's normal. Why control it, why not let it go, just because of your ridiculous moral code?"

"That's not ridiculous, Zhou Yi. We can't be together. You have Ororo, and I have Scott..."

"I don't care. I'll talk to Ororo, and Scott won't be a match for me, whether in ability or in feelings."

"You're crazy. Ororo will be devastated if she finds out, and who gave you the confidence that I would choose you over Scott?" Qin Gelei lowered her voice, her words filled with disbelief.

"Follow your desires, let yourself go. I have confidence in myself, and I believe you will choose me in the end." Zhou Yi stared at Qin Gelei and laughed wildly.

"Damn, you're dreaming! Ugh..." Before she could finish her sentence, Qin Gelei was forcefully silenced by Zhou Yi.

Zhou Yi's actions were wild and intense, instantly making Qin Gelei's mind go blank. Zhou Yi, not one to hold back, pressed forward.

This wild behavior made Qin Gelei momentarily dazed, but she quickly regained her senses. She tried to push Zhou Yi away, but in this situation, it was impossible. So she closed her eyes and bit down hard.

Instantly, a strong taste of blood filled her mouth. Zhou Yi's wild actions were immediately halted, and he stopped, licking his lips and smiling at Qin Gelei.

"How does it taste? Not bad, right!"

"How can it be good? Are you crazy? I really want to kill you now." Qin Gelei felt her rationality completely gone, and she even had the urge to kill him right then and there.

"Kill me? Are you sure? Is that your true feeling?" Zhou Yi laughed, and Qin Gelei remained silent.

Of course not. Qin Gelei knew herself best. In that deep kiss, she couldn't deny that she was entranced. Especially at the end, the mix of blood and desire made her want more. Even now, she was filled with an indescribable longing.

But she suppressed this desire again. She didn't want to indulge Zhou Yi or herself. The feeling made her feel a deep, bone-deep longing. She shrank back from it.

Zhou Yi, of course, could see her hesitation. He gently wiped the blood from his lips and focused on Qin Gelei, using his words to provoke her further.

"Why can't you admit it? You clearly have desires. Why control them? It's unfair to me, Qin!"

Faced with Zhou Yi's relentless pressure, Qin Gelei helplessly held her head, pleading.

"Please, don't push me. I don't want to be like this. I just want to be a good woman. Why are you doing this to me? Why?"

Her mental state was unstable, and Zhou Yi could feel her power changing, from basic telekinesis to a more microscopic level. But this change was very subtle and quickly reverted.

But one thing was certain: this power was the Black Phoenix within Qin Gelei, the terrifying Level 5 mutant. It was still sealed deep within her.

Faced with this situation, Zhou Yi could only try to calm her down.

He gently stroked her red hair, carefully and tenderly. At the same time, he used a gentle, low voice to comfort her.

"Qin, I'm not pushing you. I just want you to see your true feelings. Believe me, you're a good woman, and only a good woman like you deserves my all. I can take it slow, waiting for the day you accept me."

Perhaps his soothing words really worked, as Qin Gelei gradually returned to her usual composed state. She grabbed the hand still by her ear and placed it on her face, looking at Zhou Yi with a deep, serious gaze.

"Can you give me some time? I really don't know what I'm feeling, and I don't know how to face it. So can you give me some time?"

Zhou Yi gently caressed her face and smiled.

"Your wish is my command, my lady!"

Qin Gelei blushed, letting Zhou Yi's hand caress her face. After a moment, she moved his hand away and said, "I'll go check on the kids, and Ororo will probably be back soon."

With that, she quickly walked away, as if she had done something wrong.

Zhou Yi, feeling quite satisfied, rubbed his chin. Although being bitten was painful, the result was quite good for him.

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